Yes, I am able to put my emotions “in check” just long enough to make sure I can survive on my own! And I did that very nicely today. I slept in, ate late, watched the Tour, watched it rain, napped some and then ate again. Watched the Tour and then – yes – I road for 2.5 hours.

I realize how much I want you in my life and need you in my life. Heck, life isn’t all-that unless we’re together. Maybe you felt that way long ago. I know at one point I was head over heels and then felt taken advantage of – and I backed way off. I’ve not come back to that space and likely won’t. I’m fearful of your willy-nilly ways of making rash changes in life that have deep and earth moving ramifications. It’s good that I backed up and decided to walk a little slower. Year-two of our life together is better and it seems better every day. Except when you’re far away.

I wish I were with you guys, but then again how the hell would I ride? Funny to think about it. Maybe a beach vacation next year together and then I can take my bike. Ha.

I love you Amy – and hope to talk soon.

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